The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers are kicking off their season way down under, with the NFL making its first-ever trip to Melbourne, Australia, for a Thursday Night Football showdown. It’s September 10, 5:35 p.m. PDT, and the Melbourne Cricket Ground is about to host a rivalry that’s been brewing since 1950, a true “must-watch” game even without the epic international travel.
This Rivalry Just Got a Global Stage
Talk about history! The Rams and 49ers have been battling it out for ages, and the heat between these two fan bases only gets more intense with each passing year. San Francisco currently holds a slim lead in the series, 79-72-3, and they’ve also edged out the Rams in total points, 3481 to 3280. But don’t let those numbers fool you, because when it comes to the coaching chess match, Kyle Shanahan, who’s been with the Niners since 2017, holds an 11-8 advantage over Sean McVay. However, Los Angeles has been on a tear recently, winning four of the last five meetings. You know the players are hyped to make a statement in Week 1, especially when it’s the NFL’s first foray to Australia!
Rams Health Report: Who’s In, Who’s Out?
Early season health is always a huge talking point, and the Rams look to be in pretty good shape. According to NFL.com, they didn’t report any injuries for Week 1, which is always a good sign. Defensive end Myles Garrett and wide receiver Puka Nacua, both of whom missed significant parts of training camp, are apparently good to go and ready to hit the field. That’s huge for their offense, right? On the flip side, legendary defensive tackle Aaron Donald, who’s getting back into game shape after a two-season retirement, isn’t quite ready. He won’t be making this first trip. Plus, it looks like Nacua and offensive tackle Alaric Jackson have sidestepped potential suspensions, meaning both are set to play in Week 1. You gotta love that.
How to Catch the Action From Anywhere
So, how do you tune into this historic matchup? Nationally, you’ll find this game exclusively on Netflix. If you’re in the local Rams market, KNBC will be broadcasting the game. And for streaming options, fans can usually catch games on platforms like NFL+, NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube, Peacock, and Paramount+, among others. If you’re old school, you can listen locally on ESPN LA 710 AM and 93.1 Jack FM, with Camryn Irwin on play-by-play and Maurice Jones-Drew as the color analyst. Get ready for some wild early season action with this one, it’s going to be a fascinating watch to see who grabs the early bragging rights!
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Originally reported by Turf Show Times.
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